Cronos (1993)

Posted : 1 year, 5 months ago at Jan 13 13:57

Cronos is an enchanting and beautiful film to watch, but it left me constantly longing to be allowed to submerge myself deeper into the magical world that its characters stumbled into. As a result i was left never feeling quite satisfied.
I didn't receive a single fright, but that was ok, because its dark comedy and odd quirks took center stage instead.
A lovely storyline and beautiful brooding gothic imagery from the early work of Guillermo del Toro has left me eager to see the work he has produced as his career has progressed.



Rating : 7/10

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago at Dec 29 9:17

An enjoyable film from Guillermo del Toro
that, while billed as a horror film, is really not that horrific at all. It is more of a black comedy in fact.

An antiques dealer stumbles upon a much coveted item that can grant its user eternal life - at a cost! In return, apart from looking a little worse for wear, the user will acquire an uncontrollable thirst for blood. I enjoyed the film and think it's well worth a watch. The antiques dealer's grand daughter was my favourite character. It's not often a little girl can steal the show! I did think Ron Perlman was a little out of place though.

Rating : 7/10